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  1. lawriejaffa

    Advice on £4k /$8k Editing System *falls on knees* pweeease

    Hey guys I'm looking to get a new editing system but jeez the technology has changed a lot from the old days *ahem* Any of you guys recommend a detailed list of specs to get me started? I intend to shoot an hvx feature this year and want to do a lot of digital effects, I also use cinema 4d...
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    Confirm details about HPX500 Import

    Hi there guys! I am intending to import from the USA to the UK an HPX500, I believe this is the right import code for the UK - which is 85258011 8525 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or...
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    25$k What to get ;) Tips appreciated

    Hello there gents! I'll give you some background on me and what im trying to achieve and would appreciate your comments and suggestions. Basically I run a modest production company which like a lot of you guys, does various corporate, promo vids and when time is won - creative work such as...
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    Will be testing the XDCam EX next week (UK)

    Righto well looking forward to getting a chance to test this new hdv sony cam from a colleague of mine! I already have an HVX and will post some side to side footage next week! We're looking at investing in an HPX 500 but I am curious about the EX! I have to confess that I am a little...
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    Eek! Where is the Screen Key in CS3?

    Hi there guys, Sorry to ask a somewhat noobish question but in Premiere 2.o I often used the screen key for a number of black background effects shots i wanted to blend in with footage (for which the 'screen key' worked perfectly.' I now have the CS3 Creative Suite (lovely) but then to my...
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    Illuminati - 5 min Television Promo Clip!

    Hey guys! So basically I shot for Marvin Estrellado a 5 minute promotional video for a television series concept called 'Illuminati' which is like a cross between Omen/Buffy/24 type idea for a TV series. Of course I'd love to see it do okay and we've entered it first into the myspace...
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    Where can I download the P2 Update for Premiere CS3

    Hey there gentlemen! Just a quick wee question to ask where the download link is for the new patch update to let premiere import mxf files - as i need to install this onto an offline editing system? Cheers lads ;)
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    Stills - Scottish set Victorian film Andrew Carnegie - Brevis

    Hi there, Well im a bit of a noob with the Brevis and its uses (i'm in love with it though) and recently used it on a shoot for a promo about Andrew Carnegie. It was all rather silly, we had an impersonater for only 2 hours, (i was only needing about 20 secs of him) but after i got that...
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    Andrew Carnegie - 2min Promo - Stills & Brevis

    delete me mod :)
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    Noobish question about Swirling GG - Brevis :)

    Hi there! Well a chap who was using our brevis adapter (and please forgive the noobish question to come) who was experimenting with it, said in some shots he tested the gg appeared (and naturally as the vibrator was on it was swirling.) He asked why and er for all my brains i couldnt really...
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    Will USA Premiere 3 work in the UK

    Hi guys! I was checking out premiere and in the UK it costs approximately $1500 a whopping sum over the USA price of approximately $750. So naturally being a UK chap I was wanting to buy the US one but the adobe shop chucks me over to the UK. So i was wondering if i buy premiere 3 from...
  12. lawriejaffa

    How To Get Started and Stay In The Business

    Hiiii lol, just wondering if the uber master robstar can give us a few more tips I encountered some mix responses to the 'technique' ;) which i think reflects some interesting differences between the UK (Scotland in my case) and the USA perhaps? Now i've only done two days so I know i do...
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    Anyone from UK using Brevis?

    Hi there guys! I am seriously wanting to invest in a groovy Brevis Adapter, but being from the UK i'm just wanting to know the kind of experience UK customers had - For example what was your VAT and DUTY like and delivery etc? I'm certainly sold with its technical functions (and...
  14. lawriejaffa

    The Suicide Artist - Download Early Version - Input, ideas:)

    You remember my film 'The Suicide Artist' Well, there are 2 versions, one in b&w and one in colour - the colour one is still being worked on - and so is the custom soundtrack. The graphic titles are just temps thrown in (they will be fancy and animated - the end credits are incomplete too.)...
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    8gb P2 Card for sale UK

    Hi there! I am selling a 8gb P2 Card in the UK, its in fine ol' condition and has its rubber nipple and plastic case (ooh er!) If your in Scotland close by you can come over and test it on our HVX at our office in Kirkcaldy in Fife. If not well it er work's and you WILL pay insurance on...
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    Express Card/USB to PCMCIA converter anyone?

    Greetings Gentlemen, Well I had a great offer of a lovely laptop (and in my er infinite wisdom) i couldn't refuse however (i lost my eye on the prize) and forgot really that the most improtant point was the use of a PCMCIA slot for the P2 cards! So of course my laptop has an Express Card...
  17. lawriejaffa

    Computers for transfering P2 and editing! Aiee!

    Hello there! Yes um, forgive the 'Aieee' in the title *Ahem* Gentleman i would really appreciate your advice as im a little overwhelmed by the differences in computer technology at the moment (okay a little) I am trying to get 2 systems, 1 is a laptop for transfer of p2 cards and for use...
  18. lawriejaffa

    Plz! Is this a documentary or not?

    Hello there my friends - well I am a student at university, and we all had to submit a very simple synopsis / treatment and (light details) for prospective documentary projects. As you will imagine they come in all kinds (among the students) some of them conventional talking heads/ research -...
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    Standard Def HVX Student Film

    Hi guys! Well ive got an HVX but shot in standard def (mostly cos im waiting to get the cineporter) which is fine for summer. I have made a wee video montage/trailer for a film im working on, and will post more info on it here. I'm a bit of an amatuer compared to you guys, but hope you...
  20. lawriejaffa

    How much should i sell this for?

    Hello guys, sorry to pester you all once again, I am wondering how much you would recommend selling this camera kit for. Its a DVC PRO AJ-D200HE (being the PAL) It has 2 batteries, the charger, manuals & cables and the original DVC PRO hard carrying case. It is all in very good...
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